SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2001 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 15, 2017 · passed

10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 15
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 8
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WE OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE: 4 FLIES ON WALL BY THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE,6 FLIES AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA;4 FLIES ON WALL BY THE MEAT SLICER,10 FLIES ON WALLS IN BOTH FOOD STORAGE AREA AND 5 AT REAR AREA BY SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARS AND PREP TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INCLUDED BASEMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MAR 21
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DUCT TAPE USED AT DOORS OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED TO USE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE .ABOVE THE DR.PEPPER REACH-IN COOLER

SEP 9
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. GREASE TRAP HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, DEFROST AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2016
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE; HAMBURGER MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 2- DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 120 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 59.5F, VALUED AT $250. 2 LBS GYRO SAUCE AT 55F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). THE SAID COOLER IS HOLDING TEMP AT 40F.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A STORAGE CABINET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. ALSO, SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE CONDIMENTS AND WALLS. ON WALLS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND ON WALLS IN THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE FRONT CUSTOMER LOBBY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR WAS OPEN DURING INSPECTION. SCREEN DOOR WAS TORN AND HAD SEVERAL 1/4" HOLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED; SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. GREASE TRAP HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, DEFROST AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; LOWER SHELVING ON PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, A DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT IS OFF THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN; IN PREP AREA, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3-COMP SINK, AND TOILET ROOM.. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 19
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH BLACK MILD LIKE SPOTS ON IT DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ELIMINATE USE OF CARBOARD AS TABLE AND SHELF LINER. REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERTORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, OBSERVED GASKETS UNCLEAN ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING STEAM TABLE AND OLD FRYER. CLEAN ALL OLD EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN REAR AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS EXPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHICKEN SPLATTER ON WALL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY. OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN STEAM TABLE. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT WORKING (OLD FRYER, OLD STEAM TABLE, GYRO MACHINE)

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION WIHTIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

SEP 29
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Above violation still remaining( Damaged floor tiles in bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

AUG 10
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and in reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged floor tiles in bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Broken/damaged light shield in food prep area, shall be re-placed/repaired.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

AUG 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING LIGHT. MUST INSTALL WITH SHATTERPROOF BULB.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND FRONT STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD WOOD, CAR PARTS,ETC.)

SEP 20
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.RAW CHICKEN:SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 52.5F TO 53.9F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 62.6F TO 63.2F;BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 38.9F. MANAGER STATED THAT CHICKEN WAS DELIVERED YESTERDAY, HOWEVER NO INVOICE OF PURCHASED/DELIVERY PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER ,CUTTING BOARD KNIFE AND ALUMINUM FOIL STORED ON TOP THE CHEST FREEZER IN HALLWAY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE AND DRY BLOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. FOOD, GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM WITH GRIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXTENDED FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 29
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SALT, PREP CART,SHELVES FOR THE SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE GRILL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS BEHIND THE SHLEVE WITH SPICES. AND WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS WHEN HE WEAR THE GLOVES BEFORE HE PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER AND REMOVING HIS GLOVES TO COOK NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING MONEY IN THE CASHIER AND THEN HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD NOT WASHING HIS HANDS ALSO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER "THAT EVERY TIME YOU PUT OR REMOVE GLOVES ,YOU HAVE TO WASH YOUR HANDS. EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH MONEY AND YOU WANT TO HELP PREPARE FOODS ,YOU HAVE TO WASH YOUR HANDS".ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. EMPLOYEE STARTED TO WASH HIS HANDS AFTER HE HAD SOME CLEANING DONE.AND MANAGER WASHED HIS HANGS AFTER TOUCHING THE MONEY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST THE 2 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK, SINK WAS LOOSE ALREADY AND CAULKING WORN OUT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOLER, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER; THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP, AND THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AREA, IN THE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REPLACE. WALLS NOT MAINTAINED -WITH FOOD STAINED/SPLASHED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE CONTAINER OF SAUCE, IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD COVER IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LIDS OF 2 LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AND IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS FROM 1.26.10 REPORT 72247.

JAN 26
2010
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM REPORT #657807 DATED4.14.09 WAS NOT CORRECTED: SHELOVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED INTERIOR LIDS OF 2 LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AND IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST OFF OF REAR DOOR SCREEN. MUST REPAIR MISALIGNED DOORS.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNING OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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